Hotel Vorbach

I just completed a 6-day stay in this hotel, at least my third in recent years--it's comfortable, quiet, reasonably priced, and in a wonderful neighbourhood full of Jugendstil (German Art Nouveau) architecture. While living in Hamburg in 1989, I had my parents stay at Hotel Vorbach, so my knowledge of this property goes back a long time. This stay proved how exceptional the staff is. At check-in, the reception was particularly warm and welcoming, treating me like an old friend. I experienced a health emergency during my stay, necessitating summoning an ambulance in the middle of the night, and a second ambulance call a few days later. Not only did the staff take all this drama in stride, they showed true concern and were helpful and supportive in many ways. This extraordinary behaviour from multiple staff members made a big difference, reducing my anxiety over my health situation. I will be forever grateful, and wouldn't consider any other place to stay in Hamburg.

Nice pictures on the internet, but indeed horrible rooms when you arrive. Very small rooms, nearly no daylight, the furniture is from the 1970ies (or earlier?). Shabby. Lamps not working. Bathroom not well cleaned, no details. Not worth the money!

We had this hotel booked by the organizers of the conference I participated in. It's a very cozy place, bit old-fashioned with a keys instead of cards for door rooms. The room I stayed in was clean and very spacious. The bed was very soft and my sleep was really excellent. The breakfast is very good and satisfying, with a choice between a boiled and a scrambled egg, the later they are preparing on demand. The staff was very friendly and polite. The only minus of this hotel is that it located a bit far of the city center, but the subway station is not far away. All in all Vorbach is a really nice hotel for a business stay

It is in a quiet area of Hamburg University within walking distance to downtown and museums, but not too close. Takes 15-20 min walk, 30 min to central station but there are subway options. The design is minimalistic. The bed was positive very weirdly and the Tav was on a side of the bed, so you have to really strain your neck if you want to watch TV. The ceiling is high. The bed was OK, but not super comfortable. I guess it is in all euro 3 star hotels. The pillow is small too. Overall it is OK to stay for one night.

The hotel provides a substantial value for many, is closely located to the congress center and any kind of public transport (10 min walk). Although the rooms might have come to an age, it was all clean, quiet and functional. Car parking in the basement was easy. Very friendly stuff. I did not took the breakfast, so I cannot comment on this. I will there return next year for an upcoming conference.

We are a couple with a 2-year old boy. The room size was great, located on a second floor (elevator available). Best part of the hotel is the high roofs , which makes the room feel even bigger than it is. Bathroom size was also above standard. Staff was also kind to give us a crib for our boy (call in advance). Only down side is no restaurant available in the hotel, but there are a some restaurants nearby opened until 11pm. The neighborhood is very quiet and residential.

We loved this location and this hotel. Really nice neighborhood and location. Room had a balcony, which was a bonus. My only complaint is that the person checking us in, told us breakfast was included with our reservation, so we both each breakfast each morning (which was very nice). At check-out, we were told that was incorrect and breakfast was an extra $15 euro each, which let us with a very expensive up-charge. Don't think we would have eaten breakfast each morning if we didn't think it was included in our room.

Good hotel in great area with many restaurants.